The unspeakable tragedy that unfolded on September 11, 2001, will never be forgotten. As we mark the 25th anniversary this year, there are many ways your family can help honor the lives lost. Towns across NJ are planning ceremonies and events over the weekend and on the day, offering an opportunity for reflection, remembrance, and hope. Scroll on for more details about ways to commemorate 9/11 in New Jersey, or take time to remember and reflect at the Empty Sky Memorial in Jersey City. (featured photo credit: Istock/Charles Sagad)

North Jersey 9/11 Events

Essex Remembers
This ceremony commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy and will be held at the beautiful Memorial, where you can spend some time before or after reflecting on this solemn day.
September 11 at 8 AM
Essex County Eagle Rock Reservation, Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052

9/11 Ceremony of Remembrance
This annual day of remembrance will be held on September 11 to commemorate the tragic events of that day in our country’s history. The 9/11 Living Memorial Garden is a beautiful place to spend time reflecting on the lives lost on this day.
September 11 at 4 PM
Memorial Oval & Park, Robert H. Harp Drive, Livingston, NJ 07039

Annual 9/11 Memorial Service
This service on 9/11 honors and remembers all those affected by this day 25 years ago. The service will last around 45 minutes, so bring a lawn chair or blanket for your comfort. In the event of rain, the service will be moved into the Ambulance Corps building.
September 11 at 6:30 PM
9/11 Memorial, 950 Goffe Road, Hawthorne, NJ 07506

9/11 Heroes 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
Twenty-five years later, America has not forgotten the fallen soldiers, officers, mothers, fathers, and children who lost their lives on that tragic day. Sign up for the 5K or bring the whole family to participate in the mile walk to honor those who have fallen, embrace those who have survived, and support those affected.
September 12 at 9 AM
Raritan Campus, 1000 Route 202 S, Raritan, NJ 08869

Central Jersey 9/11 Events

Monmouth County Mount Mitchill
Families are welcome to visit the 9/11 Memorial at Mount Mitchill in Atlantic Highlands to honor the 147 people from the county who died on 9/11. The Memorial features a timeline walkway to recollect the day’s events, a stone base carved with the names, ages, and hometowns of the county residents who lost their lives, and an eagle sculpture with a beam from one of the fallen towers.
September 11 at 7:30 AM
Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook, 460 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716

2026 9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony
Remember all of those who fell on 9/11, including the victims, first responders, and all those impacted by the events of that day. A procession will begin at 7 PM and feature three speakers representing the past, present, and future.
September 11 at 7 PM
Allen Drive, Allentown, NJ 08501

14th Annual RTFC 9/11 Firefighter Stair Climb
Remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11 with the 14th Annual Stair Climb. The challenge is to climb the equivalent number of stairs that FDNY firefighters climbed in the World Trade Center before the collapse. This is not a race, and the climb takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete. All proceeds will be donated to the FEALGood Foundation to support individuals battling systemic illnesses resulting from exposure to the site’s conditions.
September 27 at 8 AM
Hunterdon Medical Center, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822

South Jersey 9/11 Events

September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
The September 11 Remembrance Ceremony will commemorate the events of this day, which forever changed our nation’s history. The public is invited to attend this remembrance at the 15th Street Fire Station in North Wildwood.
September 11 at 8:40 AM
15th Street Fire Station, 15th & Central Avenues, North Wildwood, NJ 08260

Wildwood Crest 9/11 Memorial Service
Gather together with members of the community to commemorate this day with a service that honors and remembers those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
September 11 at 5:30 PM
Alameno Park, New Jersey Avenue at Miami Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

9/11 Heroes Run
This run unites the community so that we never forget the sacrifices of the 9/11 heroes and service members who stepped up in the wars that followed. Join in the 5K run or the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk—it’s open to all ages and fitness levels.
September 13 at 9:11 AM
Jack Curtis Stadium at Cooper River Park, 5300 North Park Drive, Pennsauken, NJ 08109

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